The Honorable John H. Marburger III, science adviser to President George W. Bush and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), will deliver a lecture on National Priorities in Science and Technology Policy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Nov 14. The 11 a.m. lecture will be held in the Heffner Alumni House, and is free and open to the public.

Nov. 8 Lunar Eclipse: Analog-to-Digital on the Fly
RPI staff member John Wilkerson photographed the eclipse (left) through the Hirsch Observatory's 4" telescope  by holding his digital camera lens against the telescope's eyepiece. His shot is featured on Space.com.

In the News: Rensselaer Medalists
The 310 Class of 2007 Rensselaer Medalists were honored at Convocation ceremonies Oct. 26. The Rensselaer Medal is awarded to the top math and science juniors at almost 3,000 high schools around the world. Those who choose to attend Rensselaer receive a $15,000-per-year Rensselaer Medal Scholarship. A Times Union story featured four of Rensselaer's medal winners.Brainy Kids Earn Their Academic Medals